Question 1

what is a water pill use for?

Accepted Answer

Water pills: Water pills are primarily used for swollen ankles and high blood pressure,  however they are also used to loose weight.  They cause you to urinate more frequently which decreases fluids in your body.

Question 2

what does a water pill do and how do i know if i need one?

Accepted Answer

Diuretics: Divided into classes by part of the kidney  they act on. They are used for fluid overload as in CHF or to lower BP. There are weak diuretics like hydrochlorthiazide or stronger ones like metolazone.  Consult your doctor before taking these medications.

Question 3

is there any over-the-counter water pill?

Accepted Answer

No: And for good reasons. Unsupervised use is dangerous.

Question 4

is it safe to take a water pill everyday !!!

Accepted Answer

Generally yes: Hard to answer without knowing the precise medication prescribed, but most diuretics are safe for daily use. Some may require intermittent lab monitoring to prevent electrolyte imbalance, however.

Question 5

can a water pill cause your blood to get thicker?

Accepted Answer

Diuretic: Diuretics can change the osmolality of blood if enough water leaves the system. This could be expressed as 'thicker' blood, but we don't say that.

Question 6

can there be any side effects with taking lacix water pill?

Accepted Answer

More restroom time: Other than a marked increase in awareness of where restrooms are located after taking lasix, (furosemide) the biggest side effect profile to monitor would be that if the medication works too well, you may urinate out too much of your electrolytes, and result in a low potassium level.  Also, too much diuresis may result in alteration of your kidney function.
This is why periodic lab monitoring is important.

Question 7

i have lupus and a water pill caused me to have less pain. why is that?

Accepted Answer

Less swelling: The water pill may be making your tissues, joints, etc less swollen, and this may reduce pain.

Question 8

if you are taking water pill are you suppose to take patassum                                       ?

Accepted Answer

Depends!: It depends on kidney functions and or the type of the diuretic.Some diuretics retain potassium.Check with your md!

Question 9

i was on olmetec plus 20/.12.5 the water pill was dropped  how long until the 12.5 mg of the water pill  is out of my system  i'm on 20 mg of olmetec?

Accepted Answer

24 hours: It should be out of your system in 24 hours -- but the biological effect lingers for about a week or so.

Question 10

water pill for fluid on lungs?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Diuretics are used frequently for "fluid on lungs". The cause of this finding however should be diagnosed and treated as well since diuretic therapy is not always going to treat the underlying problem.

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Is it safe to take a water pill everyday !!!

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Can there be any side effects with taking lacix water pill?

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I have lupus and a water pill caused me to have less pain. why is that?

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If you are taking water pill are you suppose to take patassum ?

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I was on olmetec plus 20/.12.5 the water pill was dropped how long until the 12.5 mg of the water pill is out of my system i'm on 20 mg of olmetec?

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